The reserve was established to preserve the spectacular "tufa towers," calcium-carbonate spires and knobs formed by interaction of freshwater springs and alkaline lake water. It also protects the lake surface itself as well as the wetlands and other sensitive habitat for the 1 – 2 million birds that feed and rest at Mono Lake each year. Hiking, photography, bird watching, swimming, boating, and cross-country skiing are popular in and around the lake.
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Lee Vining Creek Trail

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Hike the easy 3.0-mile Mono Lake Trail to explore otherworldly tufa towers and panoramic views of Mono Lake in the Mono Lake Tufa State Natu

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Lee Vining Creek Trail

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Hike the easy 3.1-mile Lee Vining Creek Trail through riparian habitats and aspen groves, with views of Mono Lake.

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Location: Lee Vining, Mono County, California, United States

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